Los Angeles Dodgers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Viral Sports News / August 11

Los Angeles Dodgers Part Ways With Long-Time MLB Veteran

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a notable roster adjustment on Monday afternoon as they prepared to host the Kansas City Royals for the start of a three-game series.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / August 10

Dodgers Make Will Smith Announcement After 54 Missed Games

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter Monday’s matchup with the Kansas City Royals looking to settle down after a difficult stretch. Los Angeles dropped eight of its last nine games heading into the series and returned home needing to find some momentum.

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The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 10

Dodgers Cut Ties With 6-Year Veteran, Call Up 2 Pitchers in Major Roster Shuffle

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made a roster move ahead of Monday's series opener against the Kansas City Royals. Right-handed pitcher Seth Halvorsen and left-hander Charlie Barnes were added to the active roster.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 10

Joey Votto suggests Dodgers out-of-the-box Shohei Ohtani position change

With the Los Angeles Dodgers going through a slump, losing eight of their last nine games ahead of Monday’s start to the series against the Kansas City Royals, this former player gives his idea of a position change for Shohei Ohtani.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 10

Dodgers Lineup vs Royals: Kyle Tucker Out, Tarik Skubal's Home Debut

The Los Angeles Dodgers are back home after a 1-5 road trip and begin a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. The Dodgers have just one win in their last nine games and have dropped to the No.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / August 10

New Dodgers reliever could be sign for Edwin Diaz

On Monday, the Los Angeles Dodgers fortified their bullpen and perhaps reminded the scuffling Diaz that other options could exist for the closer's role.

Shohei Ohtani’s knee injury has opened the door in NL MVP race

The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 10

This Day In Dodgers History: Fans Cause Forfeit At Dodger Stadium

On Aug. 10, 1995, Major League Baseball saw something that hadn’t been experienced since 1979, and the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise hadn’t seen since 1916, as they were forced to forfeit a game.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 10

Dodgers Calling Up Electric Bullpen Arm Acquired From Rockies

The Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up one of the hardest-throwing pitchers in baseball ahead of their series opener against the Kansas City Royals. Hours before Monday night's game, the Dodgers are calling up right-handed reliever Seth Halvorsen to the major league roster, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.

Tarik Skubal News / Viral Sports News / August 10

Dodgers Star Drops Strong Words on Tarik Skubal

Freddie Freeman stepped up to support his new Los Angeles Dodgers teammate Tarik Skubal after the pitcher’s recent comments stirred frustration among some fans.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Freddie Freeman News / Dodger Blue / August 10

Freddie Freeman Not Concerned By Dodgers’ Losing Stretch

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ second-half struggles continued in a 4-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. They dropped a third consecutive series for the first time in nearly a year and finished just 1-5 on their road trip.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 10

Dave Roberts Makes Decision on Dodgers' Closer Amid Edwin Diaz's Struggles

The 2026 season has been a struggle for All-Star closer Edwin Diaz. Not only has Diaz missed a large portion of the season after undergoing elbow surgery, but he also hasn't been very impactful on the mound.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 10

Shohei Ohtani’s knee injury has opened the door in NL MVP race

This is suddenly a real argument.

Dodgers try to break out of slump against Royals

On deck: Brewers-Dodgers, pivotal AL Central series in spotlight

Tarik Skubal says he'd 'love to' return to Tigers less than week after trade to Dodgers

The 'A.L. and N.L. MVPs since 2000' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 10

MLB’s postseason schedule features Halloween World Series Game 7

The MLB playoffs are quickly approaching, with the Los Angeles Dodgers suddenly looking somewhat mortal despite their recent trade acquisition of Tarik Skubal.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 10

Tarik Skubal Trade Did Not Affect Dodgers’ Pitching Plan For Shohei Ohtani

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal before the trade deadline, which naturally lessens the need for Shohei Ohtani to pitch again this season as he continues to deal with an injury.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 10

Dave Roberts Potentially Retiring At End Of Mookie Betts’ Dodgers Contract

Dave Roberts is in the midst of his 11th season as Los Angeles Dodgers manager, but he knows there are a finite amount of years he has left in him. The Dodgers signed Roberts to a four-year, $32.4 million contract extension in March 2025 that keeps him as the team’s manager through the 2029 season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / EssentiallySports / August 10

'Hey, We Got a Shot': MLB Rivals Growing Confident as Dodgers’ Recent Slump Exposes Vulnerabilities, Per Insider

“Oh man, that was a tough one. It wasn’t pretty.” That is what Dave Roberts said after a moment of relief that was the 2-1 win. Yet the tough times continue… On Sunday, they lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks again, dropping to 70-48 this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Just Baseball / August 10

The Dodgers’ Belief in Charles Davalan Has Evolved into a Fascinating Story of Development

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. — If there is one thing Charles Davalan has grown accustomed to, it’s adaptation. Born in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Charles, or Chuck to those who know him well, was raised by his French father, Lucien, and Canadian mother, Paula, with French as his first language.

Tarik Skubal News / EssentiallySports / August 10

'There’s Ups & Downs': $162M Dodgers Star Sends Honest Message After Another Loss Following Tarik Skubal’s Arrival

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ 4-2 defeat against the Arizona Diamondbacks marked their eighth loss in the last 9 games. That certainly doesn’t look like a team aiming to win the World Series three times in a row, especially when they have just added a reigning Cy Young winner to their already star-studded roster.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 10